Choosing a rifle starts with identifying its intended use, preferred action type, caliber, barrel length, overall size, capacity, weight, stock or chassis configuration, optics compatibility, and other features that affect handling and performance.

Choosing a Rifle Type

• AR-Platform Rifles: Modular semi-automatic rifles available in a wide range of calibers, barrel lengths, handguard configurations, stocks, optics-ready setups, and accessory options.
• Bolt-Action Rifles: Popular for hunting, precision shooting, target use, and long-range applications, with configurations ranging from lightweight field rifles to dedicated precision platforms.
• Lever-Action Rifles: Traditional repeating rifles available in popular rifle and handgun calibers for hunting, recreational shooting, collecting, and general sporting use.
• Semi-Automatic Rifles: Available across multiple platforms and calibers for range use, competition, sporting applications, personal defense, and recreational shooting.
• Rimfire Rifles: Commonly chambered in .22 LR, .22 WMR, and other rimfire cartridges for training, target shooting, small-game hunting, and recreational use.

Caliber, Barrel Length and Intended Use

Rifle caliber and configuration should match the intended application. Hunting rifles are commonly selected around game type, expected shooting distance, rifle weight, and cartridge performance, while range and precision rifles may place greater emphasis on barrel profile, optics mounting, trigger characteristics, stability, and repeatable accuracy.

Buying Rifles Online

Rifles purchased online are generally shipped to an eligible Federal Firearms Licensee for required transfer procedures. Review our guide to buying firearms online or see our FFL transfer information for additional details.